The meaning of “תָּפֵל”
Understanding tâphêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foolish things, unsavoury, untempered. - plaster (as gummy) or slime - (figuratively) frivolity adj 1) foolish, insipid ...
תָּפֵל
foolish things, unsavoury, untempered. - plaster (as gummy) or slime - (figuratively) frivolity adj 1) foolish, insipid 2) (BDB) tasteless, unseasoned n m 3) whitewash 2a) meaning uncertain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 6:6 | “Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?” Word: תָּפֵל (tâphêl) | |
| Lamentations 2:14 | “Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.” Word: תָּפֵל (tâphêl) | |
| Ezekiel 13:14 | “So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with untempered morter, and bring it down to the ground, so that the foundation thereof shall be discovered, and it shall fall, and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.” Word: תָּפֵל (tâphêl) |
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